[GreenFeet]

I’ve never burnt my back yard. I’ve got 2 neighbors that if it gets under the fence I could be in a bind. I’m going to next year though with some help from a fellow lawn enthusiast. He’s pissed that he can’t burn in the city he lives in 🤣

Oh yeah gotta watch for it spreading, I would just stay a few feet away and keep a hose handy.
Right, in some areas starting random fires on your property is frowned upon x)

 

[Hoghead22]

Oh yeah gotta watch for it spreading, I would just stay a few feet away and keep a hose handy.
Right, in some areas starting random fires on your property is frowned upon x)

I told him to burn it if someone shows up, go kick the grill over 🤣

 

[curlyheaddude]

Finally got around to scalping the front yard down to 0.5 inches. I’m starting to see some green up in the corner. 3-30 gallon bags of clippings, a tiny grass catcher, and mulch from the last storm made this suck but it’s done. I think it’s starting to stripe 😄

 

[Thomas Lynch]

I showed your photos to my wife and explained what you did, she just did a face of disgust and said "why?"
😂

Yeah I have done some radical stuff for landscaping, weed and grass control but on a bigger property and with no neighbors...... this looks pretty crazy in a neighborhood with houses and plastic fences and spec trees and bushes?

The front lawn on fire I thought was an AI enhanced picture just for effect???

What does the excellerant and all the ash and soot do to the PH and soil??? Seems detrimental and toxic?

They do 20 to 50 acre burns here in Florida Parks (Oscar Scherer I lived next to for 3 years its about 1,400 acres) a few controlled and OUT of control pics) sometimes even the "pros" loose control of the "block" they are burning....

We have a 37,000 acre park they burn at also...... and those are monsterous 'blocks"

I think I see your neighbors plastic gym set melting in this one??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I am sure you won't be making a habit outta this but for "Best Practices" on your next burn??? The 60:40 rule says you should burn with an air temperature of less than 60°F, a relative humidity greater than 40%, and a wind speed of 5-15 mph measured at six feet above the ground's surface

Good luck!!!

LOVE the battery powered reel mower that thing is awesome!!! I woudl have loved to drag six of them ganged behind my Johny Deere up in NY/LI or Pennsylvania on my hybrid perennial tri-rye. (My Piranha mowing deck was good with 6 blades but that unit looks fantastic!!!)

NOT gonna work in this 4 inch high St. Augustine WEED patch. This junk has deep roots that SURVIVE controlled burns!!!!!

 

[Redtwin]

Yeah, it's control burn season here in North Florida. They pretty much have it down to a science so they don't burn down any towns.

 

[curlyheaddude]

Spent yesterday digging out the large concrete and masonry rocks out of the hill in my backyard in prep for the season. Maybe this is the year I’ll get the Bermuda to grow all the way up.
Today I started cutting the backyard at 0.5 inches and the effective HOC is much different than bench HOC. Blows my mind.

 

[LawnNewbie66]

Spent a few hours pulling weeds and applied Moss Out to a spot that has been very damp over the past 2 weeks. Had some Moss Out lying around in the garage waiting to be used.

 

[jonny5]

Spec g on the front, lesco 20-0-20 atarzine on the back. I think I may hate my scotts mini...

Azalea are happy though

 

[LawnNewbie66]

Spec g on the front, lesco 20-0-20 atarzine on the back. I think I may hate my scotts mini...

Azalea are happy though View attachment 62220

Got an Earthway 2150 over the winter for a great deal! Amazon deal could not beat it! Paid $88 NEW! Lightning deal took $75 off, coupon took $74.64 off, and AmEx reward points took $150 off!

 

[curlyheaddude]

Finished cutting the backyard and watered .5 inches. Now to maintain HOC at .75 inches.

 

[FATC1TY]

My yard is so green now I’m actually thinking about a top dress leveling in the next two weeks while I can leverage our rainy season

 

[FATC1TY]

Yeah, it's control burn season here in North Florida. They pretty much have it down to a science so they don't burn down any towns.

Same for Georgia. Gotta get it while you can, and do it before the turkeys lay eggs too.

 

[LawnNewbie66]

My yard is so green now I’m actually thinking about a top dress leveling in the next two weeks while I can leverage our rainy season

What grass type and where are you located?

 

[curlyheaddude]

Well that’s good. Aside from the mount that is sold by reel cnc, how much do all the other components cost?

Sorry I missed this reply. Here are my notes.

TLDR: $271.14 excluding the ReelCNC conversion kit.

Earthwise 16” 7 Blade ReelCNC Conversion Parts List & Links Detailed Costs

Links and Prices are as of 03/16/2025

Gen2 16" 1000W Conversion Kit - $126.99
Gen2 16" 1000W Conversion Kit (Click for More Info) — reelCNC

48V 1000 Watt Electric Scooter Motor (Alternative Link: Item # MOT-481000) - $129.95
48 Volt Electric Scooter and Bicycle Motors - ElectricScooterParts.com

11 Tooth 10mm Double D-Bore Sprocket for #25 Chain (Item # SPR-2511C) - $9.95
48 Volt Electric Scooter and Bicycle Motors - ElectricScooterParts.com

PWM Controller, Briidea DC 12-48V 35A Waterproof Motor Speed Controller - $69.99
https://a.co/d/fjRbLtC

Driven Sprocket ⚙ 25 Tooth Roller Chain Sprocket B Type Hardened Teeth, 25 Chain Single Strand 1/4-Inch Pitch, 14mm Bore - $9.99
https://a.co/d/3eABsQU

2 - 20V Battery Adapters for Dewalt (2PCS 20V Battery Adapter for Power Wheel Battery Adapter Battery Converter Kit 12 AWG Wire with Fuses and Connectors) - $15.99
https://a.co/d/4RBH1bB

WAGO 221-2411 Wire Connectors - $9.99
Required only for 2 battery adapters. Wire nuts can be used instead
https://a.co/d/cJp8GWX

Optional Heavy Rear Roller
Highly Recommend
11lb Roller Kit for 16” Manual Reel Mowers (Earthwise, American, Great States) - $121.99
16" Gen2 Heavy Roller Kit w/HOC Brackets & Alum. Wingnuts (Click for more Info) — reelCNC

Optional Parts for Stock Wheels
You must use either stock wheels or front roller

Idler Sprocket ⚙ #25 Chain Idler Sprocket, 12mm Bore 1/4" Pitch 20 Tooth Tensioner - $13.79
https://a.co/d/hgUEcLl

M10x30mm(DXL) - Hex Standoff Spacer Nuts - $11.49
https://a.co/d/hcvGNRv

Optional Parts for Front Roller
You must use either stock wheels or front roller

Front Roller (Ashland Conveyor Roller KD18) - $27.49
Conveyor Roller KD18 – Ashland Conveyor

Optional Parts for Additional Wiring
Extra wire and conduit is only for the handlebar switch or light switch

50FT Electrical Wire Cable Flexible Wire Extension Cord 14AWG Copper Clad Aluminum Copper Wire 2 Conductors Red Black Parallel Wire - $9.49
https://a.co/d/9RIHlg9

50ft – 3/8 inch Split Wire Loom Tubing Wire Conduit - $16.99
https://a.co/d/74VdwbQ

Optional Parts for Handlebar Switch
12V 7/8" Motorcycle Handlebar Waterproof Control Switch Aluminum Alloy for 22mm(23mm) - $8.50
https://a.co/d/c0MonBr

Optional Parts for Light Bar with Handlebar Light Switch
Universal LED Light Bar, 7 Inch 20 LED 60W 12-24V, Aluminum - $13.99
https://a.co/d/coIKCNB

Light Switch 12V Waterproof Aluminum Alloy Motorcycle Handlebar Switches for Motorcycle ATV UTV- Fits 7/8" Handlebars (22mm) - $11.99
https://a.co/d/57FMMhC

Batteries & Chargers
2-Pack 8.0Ah Replace Battery for Dewalt 20V Max Batteries Compatible with Dewalt 20V Cordless Power Tools DCB206 DCB204 DCB203 - $55.99
https://a.co/d/adVzSCB

20V MAX Battery Charger Replacement for Dewalt Battery Charger, 2 Port Charger Compatible with Dewalt 12V-20V Batteries - $37.99
https://a.co/d/gdQCyXm

Initial Costs: $372.85 (including Conversion Kit)
Required Costs w/ Stock Wheels: $398.13
Required Costs w/ Front Roller: $400.34

Total Costs w/ Stock Wheels & Rear Heavy Roller: $520.12
Total Costs w/ Front Roller & Rear Heavy Roller: $522.33

Total Costs w/ Stock Wheels & Rear Heavy Roller & Handlebar Switch: $555.10
Total Costs w/ Front Roller & Rear Heavy Roller & Handlebar Switch: $557.31

All Options Cost w/ Stock Wheels: $581.08 (With Batteries & Chargers: $675.06)
All Options Cost w/ Front Roller: $583.29 (With Batteries & Chargers: $677.27)

 

[jonny5]

Got an Earthway 2150 over the winter for a great deal! Amazon deal could not beat it! Paid $88 NEW! Lightning deal took $75 off, coupon took $74.64 off, and AmEx reward points took $150 off!

I ordered the Echo, which was half the price. We'll see.

 

[curlyheaddude]

I ordered the Echo, which was half the price. We'll see.

Nice. If you got the RB-60, I’d recommend grabbing one of those 3D printed agitators to fix the slight issue they have. Otherwise, it’s a good spreader.

3D Printed RB-60 Agitator

 

[LawnNewbie66]

Would that work in an Earthway 2150?

 

[Blcarney]

Rotary scissors were delivered before we left on vacation. New Ryobi trimmer was delivered while we were gone. (Thanks to my neightbor for grabbing packages while we were gone, but bad on the wife for saying the neighbor could wait 2 more days to give them to us.) Got the trimmer today and was able to assemle the trimmer, verify functionality, and swap the rotary scissors on.

May need to go to local hardware store & buy a grease gun & some grease for them.

 

[LawnNewbie66]

Rotary scissors were delivered before we left on vacation. New Ryobi trimmer was delivered while we were gone. (Thanks to my neightbor for grabbing packages while we were gone, but bad on the wife for saying the neighbor could wait 2 more days to give them to us.) Got the trimmer today and was able to assemle the trimmer, verify functionality, and swap the rotary scissors on.

May need to go to local hardware store & buy a grease gun & some grease for them.

View attachment 62323

You’ll love them! Keep it well lubricated

 

[PhxHeat]

the "concrete" bermuda test pieces are at 2
weeks since transplant. I trimmed out some of
the excess brown/straw areas that didn't have
new growth. It seems much happier this week with remaing blades growing and new leafs popping out on all the pieces.